Intel Core Ultra 7 265K VS AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Intel) with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 6 advantages AMD Ryzen 7 7700X: 2 advantages

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

6
  • 25% more CPU threads (20 vs 16)
  • 150% more CPU cores (20 vs 8)
  • 38% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (21377 vs 15478)
  • 8% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (3157 vs 2931)
  • 18% higher PassMark single-core score (4929 vs 4180)
  • 64% higher Blender score (465 vs 284)

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

2
  • 100% more performance-core threads (16 vs 8)
  • 15% higher P-core base frequency (4500 MHz vs 3900 MHz)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X.

Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.

If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.

Specification Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
General Information
CPU Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Vendor: Intel AMD
Release Date: October 11, 2024 September 29, 2022
Type: Desktop Desktop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Arrow Lake Zen 4 (Raphael)
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 3 nm 5 nm
Transistor Count: 6.57 billion
TDP (PL1): 125 W 105 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 250 W 142 W
Socket: FCLGA-1851 AM5
Max Temp (TJMax): 105 C 95 C
CPU Cores
Total Cores
Total Cores 20 8
Total Threads 20 16
P-Cores
P-Cores 8 8
P-Threads 8 16
P-Core Base Frequency 3900 MHz 4500 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5400 MHz 5400 MHz
E-Cores
E-Cores 12
E-Threads 12
E-Core Base Frequency 3300 MHz
E-Core Turbo Frequency 4600 MHz
NPU
NPU
Cache and Bus
Multiplier Unlocked Unlocked
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
L1 Cache 112 KB 64 KB
L2 Cache 3 MB 1 MB
L3 Cache 30 MB 32 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200
Max Memory Size: 256 GB 128 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s
ECC Support:
Technologies: ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA, CFET, EIST, TBMT 3.0, TBT 2.0, Thread Director, VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x, MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 21377 15478
Single-Core 3157 2931
File Compression 1580 1560
Clang Compression 201 120
HTML5 Browser 475 298
PDF Renderer 616 437
Text Processing 351 301
Background Blur 77 72
Photo Processing 167 115
Ray Tracing 42 27
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 58703 35551
Single-Core 4929 4180
Integer Math 112000
Floating Point 68800
Prime Numbers 178
String Sorting 49900
Data Encryption 24600
Data Compression 418900
Physics 1989
Extended Instructions 31900
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 2017 1104
Single-Core 138 118
Blender
Render Score 465 284

Tip: indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Performance Benchmarks

Grey is the market top value. Colored bars show each CPU's relative benchmark reach.
Market Top
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
743 days
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X was released 2 years, 12 days earlier than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Value For Money Calculator

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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Domain Score Summary

Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
ALL
Overall
Difference: 6
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
82
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
76
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 4
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
82
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
78
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 12
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
78
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
66
CPU Architecture
Difference: 4
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
67
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
63
Memory Architecture
Difference: 5
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
67
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
62
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 7
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
86
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
79

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is slightly better overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.

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